Orange-striped Goby - Amblygobius decussatus
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SKU: 208303
Manufacturer: That Fish Place
MPN: F91 0007 0947
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The Orange-striped Goby (Amblygobius decussatus) has a white body with two short horizontal orange stripes through the head. The body may have a crosshatch-like pattern as well. This fish is also known as the Orange Square Goby or Decussatus Goby.
This fish is best known as part of the group of gobies known as sandsifter or sleeper gobies. They take mouthfuls of the substrate and sift it out through their gills, searching for food. This can help keep the substrate aerated, and may help prevent the build-up of organic debris that leads to high nitrate levels, algae, and cyanobacteria ("Red Slime Algae"). They should be kept in a tank with fine, soft substrate that will not damage their gills as they sift.
They will eat a variety of frozen foods and possibly flake and pellet. Gobies prefer a tank with plenty of rocky hiding places. They get along with most tankmates, but can be aggressive toward other gobies. When startled or threatened, they have been known to jump out of uncovered aquariums. Always keep the tank covered and provide plenty of hiding places for this fish to retreat to.
Visit That Fish Blog for more information from our marine biologists on Gobies and other aquarium-related topics!
This fish is best known as part of the group of gobies known as sandsifter or sleeper gobies. They take mouthfuls of the substrate and sift it out through their gills, searching for food. This can help keep the substrate aerated, and may help prevent the build-up of organic debris that leads to high nitrate levels, algae, and cyanobacteria ("Red Slime Algae"). They should be kept in a tank with fine, soft substrate that will not damage their gills as they sift.
They will eat a variety of frozen foods and possibly flake and pellet. Gobies prefer a tank with plenty of rocky hiding places. They get along with most tankmates, but can be aggressive toward other gobies. When startled or threatened, they have been known to jump out of uncovered aquariums. Always keep the tank covered and provide plenty of hiding places for this fish to retreat to.
Visit That Fish Blog for more information from our marine biologists on Gobies and other aquarium-related topics!
Specifications
Specifications | |
MPN | F91 0007 0947 |
Manufacturer | That Fish Place |
Common Name | Orange-striped Goby |
Scientific Name | Amblygobius decussatus |
Difficulty | Easy |
Reef Safe | Yes |
Invert Safe | Yes |
Community Safe | Yes |
Max Size (in inches) | 3.5 |
Min Tank Size (in gallons) | 30 |
Origin | western central Pacific |
Specific Gravity Range | 1.020-1.024 |
pH Range | 8.0-8.4 |
Diet | Omnivore |
Temperature Range | 75-82 |
Internal Id | 14827 |
State Restrictions |
Alaska |
Armed Forces Americas |
Armed Forces Europe |
Armed Forces Pacific |
California |
Hawaii |
Puerto Rico |